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18th May 2009
Babies usually make their first visit to the hospital by the age of two months. Even if your baby appears healthy, it is important for you to make an appointment for a routine checkup. Visits to the doctor are also necessary to protect the babies from s... Read >
Author: Paul17th April 2009
The development of a needle-free vaccination delivery system has been identified by the Grand Challenges in Global Health (GCGH) initiative as one of the major challenges facing global health care today.
Millions of needles and syringes are used each d... Read >
Author: HWNTeam16th April 2009
Almost everyone agrees that vaccination has been one of the single most effective public health measures ever undertaken however it still remains one of the most controversial issues facing medicine today. We will take a look at these controversies, attem... Read >
Author: HWNTeam12th February 2009
Children have a weak immunity compared to adults, as a child’s immune system is still in developmental stages. That makes it critically important to boost the child’s immunity by external methods, in order to protect him against several infectious and... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson12th February 2009
Children have a weak immunity compared to adults, as a child’s immune system is still in developmental stages. That makes it critically important to boost the child’s immunity by external methods, in order to protect him against several infectious and... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson11th January 2009
Sore throat means the inflammation of the pharynx (back of the throat). It occurs normally when a person has a cold or an attack of influenza. Strep throat is an infection of the pharynx, caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, while sore throat may be ... Read >
Author: shalini09th January 2009
An ounce of prevention towards wellness -
Learn the simple steps to living a healthier and happier life!
Concern over health and how to improve your health has become a topic more and more of us think about and try to implement in our lives. Advance... Read >
Author: M. Tomberlin17th December 2008
So much truth is found in the adage, “Health is wealth.” That is why people are taking too many vitamins and supplements to ensure their health is in the best condition. This is one of the preventive measures to avoid succumbing to illness. However, w... Read >
Author: Andrew Beene04th December 2008
Contrary to what's being given out in the media, vaccinations are not the harbinger of good health they are said to be.
Early history has shown us that for measles, tuberculosis, polio and whooping cough we can see that the decline in the number of dea... Read >
Author: Paul01st December 2008
Have you ever thought about Disease Prevention? It is becoming a topic more and more of us think about. Medical science has helped us live longer lives and allowed us to overcome some of the ills and infections that used to be killers. Vaccines have helpe... Read >
Author: M. Tomberlin21st October 2008
Vaccines create immunity to disease by stimulating the body's natural immune system to identify, attack, destroy and remember a known pathogen, so the next time the virus enters the body it is eradicated before any cellular damage is done. Most immunizati... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON14th October 2008
Vaccinations are often seen to be part of the standard regimen for people nowadays. Getting immunized to a variety of illnesses while very young provides parents and children with the security of knowing that certain potentially debilitating illnesses are... Read >
Author: morningshift30th September 2008
There are four main kinds of germs that cause infectious diseases. Bacteria are single-cell germs that have the ability to multiply rapidly and release chemicals that will make you sick. Viruses are capsules containing genetic information and use your own... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON18th August 2008
Located at the southern end of Gasparilla Island you'll find the Old Port Boca Grande Lighthouse. Right next to the lighthouse sits its twin - a building that served as the lighthouse keeper's assitant's home. Originally built in 1890, these two buildings... Read >
Author: indrani21st June 2008
Edelweiss extract comes from Edelweiss flowers. They are short lived perennials. It is a German word which means noble and white.
The flower is grown at altitudes, ranging from 1,700 meters to 2,700 meters. To grow properly it requires light soil, go... Read >
Author: ThomR20th June 2008
Whooping cough - or pertussis - is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis (or B. pertussis). It's characterized by severe coughing spells that end in a "whooping" sound when the person breathes in. Before a vac... Read >
Author: peterhutch09th June 2008
John Cooper and his guide dog, Faith received a nasty shock when they fell into a three foot pothole two weeks ago. They were walking down Gateshead Road in Hertfordshire where a pothole was left open without barriers when the incident happened.
Due t... Read >
Author: Carys Robshaw15th May 2008
Diphtheria is an upper respiratory parcel sickness caused by corynebacterium diphtheriae, an aerobic organism gram-positive bacteria. Diphtheria is an infectious disease scatter by immediate physiological link or breathing the aerosolized secretions of co... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen06th May 2008
Epiglottitis is an acute life-threatening bacterial infection that results in swelling and inflammation of the epiglottis. (The epiglottis is an elastic cartilage structure at the root of the tongue that prevents food from entering the windpipe when swall... Read >
Author: peterhutch14th March 2008
This article will detail some of the health concerns that travelers to Central America and Argentina should be aware of, and prepared for in advance.
Vaccines
Depending on your age, sex, health history, and exactly where you plan on going, your doct... Read >
Author: G.Entp625th February 2008
Breathing is vital to life. Every time we breathe, we not only take oxygen in but breathe carbon dioxide out. Without oxygen the cells of the body will start to die in about three minutes.
Difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, breathlessness ... Read >
Author: Peter sams21st February 2008
A Spanish-speaking friend wants to wish you the very best that life can offer, he will often lift his glass with the following toast:
"To health and wealth ? and time to enjoy both."
Embodied in this simple salute are the three basic desires common ... Read >
Author: Liza Othman22nd January 2008
Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease. Diphtheria usually attacks the throat and nose. In more serious cases, it can attack the heart and nerves. Diphtheria is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, a bacterium. The bacterium produces a toxin (poison) ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th January 2008
Seizures are the tingling or twitching in small areas of the body, such as the face, or the loss of consciousness and uncontrolled jerks of the whole body. Recurrent seizures are called epilepsy. Seizures may affect only part of the brain, or be generaliz... Read >
Author: Alien14th January 2008
Maybe I’ve lived in New York too long. Maybe I’m not as cultured as I’d like to believe. Whatever the case may be, the most amazing, bustling city in the WORLD—New York City—was suddenly unable to deliver when it came time for conjuring up even ... Read >
Author: candysternic02nd October 2007
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection. It usually affects the nose and throat and causes a bad sore throat, swollen glands, fever and chills. It is caused by a bacteria named Corynebacterium diphtheriae. But the hallmark sign is a thick, gray coveri... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st August 2007
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle. Myocarditis is collection of diseases of infectious, toxic, and autoimmune. Myocarditis may develop as a complication of an infectious disease, usually caused by a virus. It can occur in people of all ag... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th July 2007
Nobody wants to take the new baby to the doctor for a shot that is going to make him or her cry. New mom’s feel the pain their babies are feeling and want to protect them from pain. A minute or two of pain will help to protect him or her from childhood ... Read >
Author: nick rauge11th June 2007
Diphtheria is an upper respiratory tract illness. It is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, a facultatively anaerobic Gram-positive bacterium. The bacterium produces a toxin (poison) that is carried in the bloodstream. It is characterized by sore thr... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen10th June 2007
Before we talk about lemon juice, let's first explore the lemon fruit.
It is such an ordinary looking fruit that is found in every kitchen but its value is seemingly undermined.
Its uses and the subsequent advantages are plentiful.
Lemon is a fru... Read >
Author: Alien16th November 2006
Copyright 2006 Peter Nisbet
Ignore a mother's instincts about her child's health at your peril!
Whether you are a health professional or a parent with an unwell child, you must always remember that a mother knows far better than any doctor or physic... Read >
Author: Tom Healy22nd June 2006
Have you been late in video movie store? Most of us prefer to rent a movie from movie stores but sometime when we return, we couldn't tell whether we are angry, disappointed, or just having about with diphtheria. Maybe it was all three.
The store didn... Read >
Author: Anna Josephs10th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Mike Patrick Jr, MD
Mumps is sweeping the Midwest with the speed of a California wildfire. Doctors have diagnosed a thousand cases of the viral disease, and there's no end in sight. Those most at risk for severe disease in the outbreak a... Read >
Author: Mike Patrick Jr, MD
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